Hershey in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Derry Session House and Enclosure
By William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008
1. Derry Session House and Enclosure Marker
c.1732
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 17.495′ N, 76° 38.741′ W. Marker is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker can be reached from E. Derry Road. Marker is between the church and the graveyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hershey PA 17033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Derry Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Derry Church School (1844-1904) (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Derry Churchyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hershey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chocolate Workers' Sit-Down Strike (approx. half a mile away); Wilt Chamberlain's Scoring Record (approx. 0.6 miles away); Milton S. Hershey (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wildlife Habitat Enhancement (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hershey.
By William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008
2. Old Session House
Pastor's Study & Academy built in 1732.
Building is preserved in a glass enclosure that was donated by Milton S. Hershey. This is the oldest existing building in this region of Pennsylvania.
By William Pfingsten, April 12, 2008
3. Side View of Old Session House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,172 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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